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headgear

noun (headgear — uncountable)

«headgear» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Anything worn on the head, such as hats, helmets and caps. tree →
(sport) Protective head covering, for example in boxing or rugby. tree →
A brace worn on the head to help straighten teeth. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons (helmets for cycling and sport) and history lessons (crowns, headdresses). Phrases: protective headgear, wear headgear.

Examples

Protective headgear is required in boxing. tree →
Crowns and helmets are kinds of headgear. tree →
The museum showed headgear from many cultures. tree →
Some rugby players wear soft headgear called scrum caps. tree →
Bike helmets are the most important headgear you'll ever wear. tree →
He has to wear dental headgear at night. tree →

Note

Uncountable: some headgear, not a headgear (say a piece of headgear). Similar: headwear.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «headgear» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«headgear» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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